cheat
verb (used with object)
to defraud; swindle.
cheating
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present participleof cheat.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Sara doesn’t need to decide for herself whether Scott is cheating, nor should Scott wonder whether he needs to conceal it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The cheating scandal broke the internet and became a pop culture talking point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
The era of AI cheating, deepfakes and North Korean remote workers is ushering in new screening tactics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
I was not surprised by recent news that online classes have become swamped by artificial intelligence cheating, eroding academic integrity.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
“But that’s no good, either! It’s terrible! How can I keep from giving you all away? He knows we’re friends, he knows I was cheating, and he’ll just put two and two together....”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
